Eurosatory 2012 Preview

#Eurosatory 2012 Preview | Defense Update

Combat vehicles are the core of the modern military force. In recent years, the difference between armored fighting vehicles and unprotected utility vehicles has faded, as military forces have engaged asymmetric threats compromising all assets, regardless of their echelon. It has also became evident that vehicles and personnel are exposed to attack over 360 degrees – front, flank, top, belly or the rear, raising the growing interest in 360 degrees protection, by passive and active protection means. The role of the Main Battle Tank is maintained, at least in the growing military forces in Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and, to some extent, Latin America. Considerable interest and debate follows the evolution of Infantry Combat Vehicles – tracked or wheeled – different concepts are aimed at full-scale (high intensity) military operations or low intensity conflicts. Mine...

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